Category: National

Sen Dafinone Bill On Chartered Planning Scales Through Second Reading

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The Senate on Wednesday advanced a major reform effort in Nigeria’s development planning architecture as the Bill to establish the Chartered Institute of Planning of Nigeria (CIPN), sponsored by Senator Ede Dafinone, scaled Second Reading on the floor of the National Assembly.   Senator Dafinone, who led the debate, said the Bill seeks to “grant chartered status to an Institute that has existed for over 22 years,” formally empowering it as a statutory professional body mandated “to regulate, standardise, and advance the practice of planning nationwide.”   According to him,…

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Sen Dafinone Commends Nomination Of Clark-Omeru As Ambassador Designate

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Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has commended the nomination of Ambassador-Designate Efe Alexandra Clark-Omeru, describing her as an accomplished diplomat whose professionalism, experience, and passion for national service will greatly enrich Nigeria’s foreign policy engagement. In a statement issued on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, Senator Dafinone said, “I was delighted to receive Clark-Omeru earlier in the day ahead of her screening at the National Assembly. He described the meeting as both insightful and reassuring, given her track record in the foreign service. “This morning, I had the…

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Why Warri Port Matters By Sunny Awhefeada

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By Sunny Awhefeada     Warri holds a significant place in Nigeria’s socio-historical destiny and economic configuration. To many people the city, which is fondly called Waffi, embodies fascination just as it invokes fear. Warri’s fascination springs from the beautiful yarns spun about it. These stories sound like fables and the typical Waffarian calls them “fabu”. Its multicultural character, the Warri pidgin, its cuisine culture, dances, humour which is “yabis” and the wealth which its reputation as an oil and gas hub generated inspire fascination. Warri is also a place…

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NNPP Elects, Inaugurates New Executives In Bayelsa

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By Julius Agadaga, Yenagoa       New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Bayelsa State has elected new Executives to pilot its affairs in the State.   The election was held during the State Congress of the Party at the state secretariat in the State capital Yenagoa.   Recall that the Party had previously held its Wards and Local Government Area Congresses on November 24th and December 1st, 2025 respectively in all the 8 LGAs in the State.   The State Congress was conducted by the State Congress Committee headed…

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200-Level Student Of UNIZIK Electrocuted While Ironing Clothes Outside School Lodge

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The community of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, has been thrown into mourning after a 200-level student, popularly known as Fedwin, was electrocuted while ironing his clothes at his off-campus residence. According to students who witnessed the incident, the young man was carrying out the routine task when he suddenly suffered an electric shock. His lodge mates immediately rushed to his aid and made frantic efforts to resuscitate him. Despite their attempts to save his life, he was eventually confirmed dead. The heartbreaking news spread quickly across the campus, leaving many…

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Eruemukohwarien Community Announces Godwin Anigboro As The 21st President General

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BY Jude Ekpababor, Secretary General, Eruemukohwarien Community   Eruemukohwarien Community stands at a pivotal moment in its history following the unexpected and unfortunate passing of its former President General, Uloho O. Ochuko, whose demise on 8th January 2025 cast a cloud of sorrow across the community. His sudden departure left behind deep emotions, unanswered concerns, and a significant leadership vacuum. In line with the community constitution and the guidance of the respected Elders-in-Council, Mr. Godwin O. Anigboro was been formally inaugurated as the 21st President General of Eruemukohwarien Community on…

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Senator Dafinone Hails Asiodu’s Enduring Legacy at Lagos Book Presentation

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By Nelson Agbajor     The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, has praised the exceptional life and legacy of Izoma Philip C. Asiodu, CFR, describing him as a model of integrity, scholarship, and national service. Speaking as a co-presenter at the launch of the book A Legacy of Dedication and Service in Victoria Island, Lagos, the senator said he was honored to reflect on the achievements of a man whose influence continues to shape Nigeria’s intellectual and administrative landscape.   The book,…

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1999 Constitution: Falana Urges Lawyers To Explore Chapter Two Of 1999 Constitution Justiceable For Statutory Legislative Provision

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By Victor Lewis   Renowned Human Rights lawyer and Activist, Femi Falana SAN, has called on legal practitioners in the country to take advantage of the various Acts of Parliament to hold the government at all levels accountable in compliance with the provisions of chapter two of the 1999 constitution, as amended. Chapter Two of the Constitution which spells out the fundamental objectives and directive principles of State policy clearly provide that government at all levels are responsible for the welfare and security of Nigerians, amongst others. However, Section 6(6)(c)…

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Archbishop Okhiria Marks Tripple Anniversary With Super Thanksgiving In Ughelli

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The founder and presiding Archbishop of Dominion Destiny Inc, Archbishop Peters Okhiria, HON, JP, has urged Christians across the globe to serve God with faithfulness, humility and transparency for them to receive divine blessings of the almighty.   This call was made at the Church headquarters while marking the 25 year anniversary of Dominion Destiny Inc in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.   According Archbishop Okhiria, “Actually we are celebrating the 25 anniversary of the church, the founding of the church and I want to give profound…

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Senator Dafinone Greets Orodje of Okpe Kingdom On Birthday

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The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Sen Ede Dafinone has admonished the Orodje of Okpe on his birthday celebration anniversary. The Senator in his birthday message described the Orodje of Okpe as a monarch as a pride across the Urhobo Nation and Okpe Kingdom.   According to him, “I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the Dafinone’s family and the people of Delta Central Senatoral District heartily felicitate with Your Royal Majesty, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom on the joyous occasion of your…

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